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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.33, 3,307.32 and 888.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.33, 3,307.32 and 888.66 is: 1,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.33 : 3,307.32 = 888.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.33/3,307.32 = 888.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.33x = 3,307.32 × 888.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.33x = 2,939,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,066.45/2,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.71

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